THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA ADMINISTRATION OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT Course Syllabus KIN 464 3 Credit Hours Instructor Office Address Office Phone E Mail Address Office Hours John Vincent Ph D 2010 Moore Hall 348 8369 JVincent bamaed ua edu Tuesday Thursday 8 00 am 12 00 Noon Catalog Course Description The course covers basic managerial theories and practices required to administer physical education and health programs in elementary secondary schools and athletic settings Conceptual Framework The vision of the College of Education COE at The University of Alabama is to develop effective ethical and reflective professionals who advance the theme of the COE Unites Acts and Leads UA Leads By engaging in theoretically informed and intellectually advanced effective practice our graduates will UNITE with the larger community to collaboratively nurture cultural competence empathy and a vision of equity and justice for all learners ACT to develop the full potential of all learners to be excellent professionals in their field and LEAD through continuous research based critical inquiry of policy and reflective practice to enable transformative change in our diverse local and global communities Course Objectives Student Outcomes To understand the role of management and the functions of management within the context of physical education recreation and athletic programs To be familiar with the management environment and management s ethical and social responsibilities To identify high risk activities and potentially dangerous equipment and facilities and avoid negligence in providing instruction in sport and physical education To be able to identify the importance of the role of strategic planning in different organizational structures To understand the key functions of organizing and creating an effective organizational behavior culture To develop a philosophy about different leadership and motivational theories styles tools To recognize the importance of effective communication skills To demonstrate an understanding of the management function of control for sports programs particularly as they relate to financial instruments and tools including budgeting cash flow forecasts income statements profit loss accounts balance sheets and financial ratios PE 1 a 5 To understand management principles related to scheduling purchasing and maintaining facilities and equipment PE 1 a 5 Demonstrate a knowledge of the factors that need to be considered when designing sport and recreation facilities PE 1 a 5 To be acquainted with techniques for designing and implementing co curricular activities such as intramurals field days and other special events PE 1 a 6 Ability to facilitate students individual and collaborative use of technology including classroom resources as well as distance and online learning opportunities when available and appropriate QTS 3 3 c 4 iv All standards must be met to obtain a passing grade for this class Course Policies Late Work All assignments are to be turned in on time Ten percent per late day will be deducted for assignments turned in late Make up Test If a student must be absent from a scheduled test with instructor approval he she must contact the instructor to make alternative arrangements to take the test Attendance It is the student s responsibility to attend all class sessions Students are held responsible for all information from each class session whether present or not Written Assignments All materials for the course should be carefully prepared processed and proofread APA style should be followed refer to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association 5th Ed University Policies Academic Misconduct Academic misconduct by students includes all acts of dishonesty in any academically related matter and any knowing or intentional help or attempt to help or conspiracy to help another student commit an act of academic dishonesty The Academic Misconduct Disciplinary Policy will be followed in the event of academic misconduct Please refer to http registrar ua edu policies for the revised Codes of Conduct Equal Treatment The instructors and students in this course will act with integrity and strive to engage in equitable verbal and non verbal behavior with respect to differences arising from age gender race physical ability and religious preferences Accommodations If you are registered with the Office of Disability Services please make an appointment with the instructor as soon as possible to discuss any course accommodations that may be necessary If you have a disability but have not contacted the Office of Disability Services please call 354 5175 or visit Osband Hall to register for services Plagiarism Plagiarism is the act of representing words data works ideas computer programs or output or other material not generated by the student as his or her own Plagiarism may be inadvertent or purposeful however plagiarism is not a question of intent All suspected incidences of plagiarism must be reported by the course instructor to the Assistant Dean of the College of Education Plagiarism is a serious act of academic misconduct and may result in a student s receiving an F in the course and being suspended from the University For more information refer to http registrar ua edu policies Required Textbooks Bridges F J Roquemore L L 2004 Management for Athletic Sport Administration Theory and Practice 4th ed Decatur GA ESM Books Blanchard K Johnson S 1982 The One Minute Manager Harper Collins London Class Participation Expectations 1 Attend class regularly and arrive punctually 2 Enthusiastically participate in class discussion and other individual and group activities 3 Some group work in addition to individual assignments may be required throughout the course Quizzes Examinations and Written Assignments 1 Short unannounced quizzes will be given at various times throughout the course 2 At least two scheduled examinations will be given during the semester and the final exam is comprehensive 3 Short written assignments may be given at various times throughout the course 4 Final grades will be based upon quizzes examinations attendance projects and other work during the course Evaluation Grading Procedure First Examination Second Examination Quizzes Project Final Examination Comprehensive Total 20 20 20 20 20 100 Evaluation to be included in electronic portfolio Scale 100 97 A 96 93 A 92 90 A 89 87 B 86 83 B 82 80 B 79 77 C 76 73 C 72 70 C 69 67 D 66 63 D 62 60